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Hospital to host men's health expo
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For Hometown News SEBASTIAN - Sebastian River Medical Center will host the ninth annual men's health expo on Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This event is open to the public and every attendee will receive a goody bag and free refreshments. At 10:30 a.m., a special presentation titled, "Why Your Next Surgery Should Be Robotically Assisted," w...
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Auction house to hold grand opening
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - Vero Beach Auction's grand opening will be held Jan. 14 at 3p.m. The new facility, located at 492 Old Dixie Highway, specializes in antiques, artwork, collectibles, coins, furniture and more. There is a wide array of many items to be auctioned off, from a Waterford chess set, which is one of only 10 existing in the ...
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Former Navy admiral joins nonprofit board
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Roland G. "Gil" Guilbault joined the board of directors of Gifford Youth Activity Center. Mr. Guilbault is a senior executive with more than 40 years of combined experience in government and industry in key operational management positions. Mr. Guilbault had a distinguished 34-year career in the Navy and re...
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Project connects with community
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The board of directors of the Indian River Community Foundation traded the board room experience for a morning of stocking shelves and pricing grocery items on Dec. 16 at Harvest Food and Outreach Center. Their actions were part of the inaugural Connecting With Our Community project, intended to help foundation boar...
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Beachfront property on auction block
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For Hometown news INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A one-of-a-kind, luxury estate boasting 17- feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage aptly titled casa de tus sueños, which translates to house of your dreams, will sell at auction on Feb. 10. Originally listed for $11.5 million, the starting bid is $2.95 million. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with brok...
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Recycle event taking place Jan. 28
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Those with old television sets, cell phones, CD players, stereos and clock radios and not sure what to do with them can recycle them at the annual electronics recycling event on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Avenue, Vero Beach. This annual event is sponsored...
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Baseball stars to make appearance at fundraiser
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For Hometown News INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Two current major league baseball stars and a Dodgers baseball great will make appearances at the marathon baseball fundraiser to benefit the family of Brian Simpson, the Vero Beach resident murdered in November after walking in on his home being burglarized. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ...
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Artist donates to nonprofit
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For Hometown news VERO BEACH - Robert O'Rourke, local artist and Gallery 19GREEN owner, has committed to donate a portion of his sales to the VNA and Hospice Foundation. Fifty percent of the proceeds made at the gallery between Dec. 18- Jan. 18 will support hospice care for county residents, and help those facing a life-limiting illness receive q...
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Tickets to Easter house on sale
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The 25th annual YMCA Easter House, presented by DR Horton, is open for daily tours from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter House is the Y's major fundraiser of the year. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the first 200 visitors who come to the Easter House, will receive a free ticket valued at $10. The 2012 YMCA Eas...
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Scholarships offered by elections office
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Local college and university students can apply for a $1,200 scholarship offered by the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, said Leslie Rossway Swan, supervisor of elections for Indian River County. The scholarship will be awarded to a political science, public administration, business adminis...
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Book, author lunch to be held Feb. 18
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - The Vero Beach branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its 30th annual book-author luncheon at noon Feb. 18 at Grand Harbor Clubhouse, 4985 Club Terrace, Vero Beach. The event is open to the public with all proceeds going to college scholarships for women both nationally and at IRSC. Three w...
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Association donates to nonprofits
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - A total of $15,000 was donated by the Vero Beach Christian Business Association to 13 local Christian nonprofits at its Dec. 15 luncheon. The funds represent dues from more than 100 members, bringing total financial contributions to more than $90,000 since 2004. Organizations receiving funds this year are: Breath of...
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Choral society directors earn degrees
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For Hometown News VERO BEACH - In December, Daniel Koh, Vero Beach Choral Society artistic director, completed all work for his doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting and Jason Hobratschk, VBCS assistant director, was conferred a doctorate in musicology. Mr. Koh's doctorate from the Yale School of Music concludes nearly eight years of...
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Obituaries
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Karen R. Plantz Karen R. Plantz, 71, of Vero Beach, died Dec. 26, 2011. She was born in Columbus, Neb., and moved to Vero Beach in 2004. She was a member of the American Legion. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bernard; a son, Steve; a daughter, Lashelle; a brother, Gary; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded i...
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Sebastian River Clubs and Classes
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CLUBS . The GFWC Treasure Coast Women meet the first Monday of each month at the Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., at 7 p.m. Women over 18 are welcome. This is a community service volunteer organization and that promotes fellowship among women. For more information, visit www.gfwctreasurecoastwomen.org. .Exchange Club of Indian River meets Wedn...
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Sebastian River Community Notes
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Exercise classes offered . Qi gong at Riverview Park in Sebastian, next to the long dock, Fridays 6:15 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. . Walking qi gong at Wabasso Beach, where State Roast 510 meets the ocean. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. . Qi gong for mind, body and spirit at Kashi Studio on Roseland Road. Saturdays at 8 a.m., and Tuesday at 10 a.m. ...
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Vero Beach Clubs and Classes
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CLUBS .Cancer support group at Indian River Medical Center for patients with all types of cancer, their families and friends at the Cancer Center. The meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month from 5- 6:30 p.m. The Cancer Center is the first building on the right past the hospital. For more information, call (772) 567-4311, Ext. 1529. .E...
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Vero Beach Community Notes
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Dance events The following are sponsored by the Treasure Coast Salsa Club. Tango intro classes every Monday evening from 7-9. Cost is $10. Tango practica in Vero Beach every Sunday night. From 6:30-8 p.m. at 2109 14th Ave. Cost is varies. For more information, contact janicerobinson@comcast.net. -7888 | Political meetings Dining with the dem...
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